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antimaterialistic

antimaterialistic

9.1
Believing that mind or spirit is more real than physical things
  • adjective
  • /ˌæntiˌmætəˈrɪlɪstɪk/
  • Specialized
translation icon : antimaterialista
  • The philosopher's antimaterialistic arguments challenged the idea that only matter is real.

Examples

  • The author's antimaterialistic philosophy critiques the notion that physical objects are the only reality.

  • Many religions promote an antimaterialistic perspective, valuing spiritual over physical things.

  • Her antimaterialistic views led her to focus on personal growth rather than possessions.

  • Her antimaterialistic views often spark deep discussions.

  • Many philosophers advocate for an antimaterialistic approach to life.

  • Her antimaterialistic beliefs emphasize the importance of the spirit over material wealth.

  • In an antimaterialistic worldview, happiness is derived from inner fulfillment rather than material accumulation.

Synonyms

nonmaterialistic
vsantimaterialistic
7.2

Not caring much about money or things and valuing experiences and ideas more

rejects the idea that only physical matter exists
spiritualistic
vsantimaterialistic
8.2

Beliefs and practices that try to contact spirits or the dead

rejects the belief that only physical matter exists in general

Antonyms

materialistic
23 6.1

Liking money and things more than ideas or feelings

How Materialist

materialistic
23 6.1
antimaterialistic
  • Specialized
9.1
spiritual
660 4.8

Surface Forms

antimaterialistic positive

Morphology

antimaterialistic = materialistic (transparent) = anti + material + istic

This is a direct oppositional formation from 'materialistic', and the philosophical sense follows regularly from the base adjective.

Etymology

Antimaterialistic combines anti- 'against' with material 'physical matter' to give a clear image: it is 'against' the idea that only the physical world is real. That's why an antimaterialistic view stresses mind, spirit, or inner life more than just material things.